FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
The Westmoreland County will lead, educate, engage, inform and advocate to advance a federal policy agenda that serves as the voice for business. Our members want to advocate for workforce development and economic growth. Our member driven federal policy agenda is outlined below:
STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
The Westmoreland County will lead, educate, engage, inform and advocate to advance a state policy agenda that serves as the voice for business. Our members want to operate in a business environment that allows them to grow and thrive. The Chamber’s “STATE” policy priorities reach beyond the legislative and regulatory agenda to encompass administrative policies that have implications on businesses, our community and economy. We urge Pennsylvania’s legislature and the Governor’s administration to pursue a public policy agenda that will reinforce confidence among employers, provide resources necessary to develop a talented workforce and enable economic vibrancy for Westmoreland County. Our member driven state policy agenda is outlined below:
Daily Government Affair Updates
Government Outreach -July 20, 2023
Government Affairs & General Updates July 20, 2023 1. Democrat quits Pa. House, leaving chamber tied at 101-101. A special election is set for September – A Democratic lawmaker from Pittsburgh resigned Wednesday from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, moving the razor-thin majority her party has held this year to a partisan tie with…
Read More Government Outreach -August 1, 2023
Government Affairs & General UpdatesAugust 1, 2023 1. House lawmaker seeks to ensure funding for essential services during impasse. A House lawmaker wants to ensure that state payment for delivery of essential services continues during a state budget impasse. Rep. Marla Brown, R-Lawrence, plans to introduce a bill to declare payments funneled by three state…
Read More Government Outreach -August 14, 2023
Government Affairs & General UpdatesAugust 14, 2023 Note: Thoughts & Prayers for the Plum Families, Residents and More Regarding this Weekend’s Unfortunate/ Tragic Accident! 1. Lawmaker proposes legislation to allow school boards to replace property tax with other taxes. A state lawmaker is proposing legislation that would allow school districts to decide whether to…
Read More Government Outreach -August 29, 2023
Government Affairs & General Updates August 29, 2023 1. Senate committee schedules vote on proposal to move primary date earlier. A Senate committee is scheduled Wednesday to consider a bill to change the 2024 presidential primary date, thus signaling the prospect for potential action on a time-sensitive issue. The State Government Committee chaired by Sen.…
Read More Government Outreach -September 14, 2023
Government Affairs & General Updates September 14, 2023 1. Supreme Court hears arguments in challenge to preemption law barring local governments from passing stricter gun laws than the state’s. The state Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in the most significant challenge in almost 30 years to the preemption law barring local governments from passing…
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